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DIRECTION FINDER
The NOVATECH™ DF-500N is a hand-held direction finder (DF) designed to operate in the most demanding field conditions on land or at sea.
The NOVATECH™ DF-500N assists with detecting and tracking NOVATECH™ Radio Beacons on land or at sea.
The DF-500N has various advantages; it is waterproof, equipped with a crush-resistant casing, lightweight, ergonomic design, visual and audio indicators, four factory preset channels (154.585, 159.480, 160.725, 160.785 MHz) and two optional custom channels, an AC battery charger and earbud.
This handheld direction finder can operate continuously for up to 20 hours on one battery.
Key Features
Lightweight and ergonomic design
Has up to six selectable frequencies.
Four preset standard frequencies and two optional custom frequencies
Four preset standard frequencies and two optional custom frequencies
Visual and audio indicators
Capable of operating continuously for up to 20 hours
Specifically designed to operate with the NOVATECH™ line of RF beacons.
Specific Search and Rescue version available
Specifications
Size (with antennas) 18“ x 13“ x 4.5“
Weight (with battery) 0.95 kg (2.09 lb)
Range 2 to 5 miles
Operating Temp. -20°C to 55°C
Battery Life ~20 hours
Battery Type Lithium
Standard Frequencies 154.585, 159.480, 160.725, 160.785 MHz